Spring Semester of Pastoral Year Experience
I have begun my second part of Pastoral Year here at Blessed Sacrament parish. The first semester went well and I finally adjusted to parish life and also being back in El Paso again after being away...
View ArticleAsh Wednesday In The Parish
We have entered the season of Lent 2014 and Ash Wednesday was a very busy day here in the parish of Blessed Sacrament where I am doing my pastoral internship for seminary. It took us a few months to...
View ArticlePersonal Reflection of Pastoral Year
It has been a good experience for me here at Blessed Sacrament doing my pastoral internship. I am seeing how a priest interacts with the people he ministers too has allowed me to understand and...
View ArticleTransitions
Being in seminary, one gets use to many transitions. I have now transitioned from my Pastoral Internship in May to my Summer Assignment. I am going to remain in the same parish, Blessed Sacrament,...
View ArticleMy Last Month at Blessed Sacrament
July 27th is my last day here at Blessed Sacrament for the summer and my pastoral internship year. It is a little difficult to leave because of the people I have met and the ministry I have done here...
View ArticleTransition Back To Seminary
I have returned to for my third year of theology here at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston, TX. I have two more years left if I am to be ordained priest. The transition for Pastoral Year to the seminary...
View ArticleThe Semester Is Winding Down
It is now the last month in the semester here at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston and it is getting a little colder outside and the leave are changing colors and falling of the trees. But, it is also...
View ArticleCanonical Retreat
In January I went on my canonical retreat here at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston because of ordination to the diaconate this year 2015. This was at a retreat house here in Houston. We went over the...
View ArticleLast Month of the Third Year of Theology
Their is a month left for the Spring Semester to end and it is a time that can be stressful and also filled with joy and anticipation. During this last month I have a few papers to write and then...
View ArticleDeacon Experiences
It has been five months since my ordination as deacon and it has been a good experience. It is a change being in seminary with classes and balancing time in the parish as well ministering as a deacon....
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